When admitting a woman of child-bearing age to the surgical ...

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When admitting a woman of child-bearing age to the surgical nursing unit, the nurse should:
 
  a. assess the client's use of oral contraceptives.
  b. provide preoperative teaching.
  c. ask the client's husband to leave the room during the admission process.
  d. compare the client's admission weight with a standardized chart.

Question 2

When teaching a client prescribed dutasteride, the nurse recognizes a need for further teaching when the client states:
 
  a. This is to help decrease the size of my prostate gland.
  b. This drug will help my infertility problem.
  c. I can't donate blood for at least 6 months after I stop taking this drug.
  d. My wife should not handle this medication.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This can affect laboratory test results. In addition, arrangements should be made to continue therapy during hospitalization.
B Incorrect: Although appropriate, assessment of the client is the priority.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
D Incorrect: This is not necessarily a pertinent issue and not information necessary during admission.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this drug.
B Correct: Dutasteride is an androgen hormone inhibitor that will not treat infertility.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this drug.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this drug.

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Gracias!

[kilada]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review